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Happy weekend, Kalamazoo!
In today’s happening-today edition: Holistic Health Fair, Murder Mystery Dinner, a house with an indoor sport court, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Conscious living and integrative care: Holistic Health Fair will bring two days of talks, demos, and natural wellness to the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo on March 28-29. Advance tickets start at $8 — get all the event details.
Evolving duties, new event center: Kalamazoo is set to receive a $1.25 million federal grant to add 10 public safety positions, with $125,000 from the general fund. Commissioners are expected to approve the grant — read the full story.
New era for local rinks: Wings West’s owner bought ice rinks in Holland and Hudsonville, pledging millions in upgrades while keeping programs running through 2025-26. Now called Holland Ice Arena and Hudsonville Ice Arena — see what’s planned next.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth the detour: When the craving hits, the crispy shoestring Nonla Fries at Nonla Burger deliver. Go Nonla Way with caramelized onions, jalapeños, and house spicy mayo, and they become dangerously snackable…perfect beside your usual order or, honestly, your entire personality this week.
Fresh-face fix, locally: Winter left its mark? Glow Up Aesthetics offers injectables, microneedling, facials, and laser treatments focused on natural-looking results. Expect a welcoming vibe and subtle refreshes that feel easy, look seamless, and keep you looking like you, only well-rested.
Two-putt paradise alert: Spring Valley Park tucks a disc golf course into one of Kalamazoo’s biggest green spaces, with paved paths, playgrounds, and shady lakeside trees. There’s space for a warm-up lap and some after-work chain chasing. It’s practically in your backyard.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 Winter Market @ Kalamazoo Farmers Market | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Skip the big box shuffle and swing by the Winter Market for produce, artisan wares, and prime neighbor-ogling. Saturday mornings on Harrison Street through April, it is your source for soup veggies, crusty loaves, candles you actually like, and conversation you did not plan.
✨ Ladie’s Night @ Vintage Inspired (Mattawan) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Vintage Inspired is leaning hard into spring with woodland vibes, complimentary beverages and snacks, and storewide deals that beat doomscrolling. Bring your girlfriends, poke around, and try a cottage-core craft for a small extra, then leave feeling smugly seasonal, and slightly glittery.
🕵 Art Detectives: Kicks @ Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Lace up your sneakers and bring the kids for a sneaker show that jumps from virtual to cutting-edge kicks. Expect a story, gallery shoe-spotting, a Wellspring-led groove that counts as culture and cardio, no craft this time, so stick around for Community Day, then preregister.
🐱 Cats and Cookies! @ Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If you needed a socially acceptable excuse to buy Thin Mints in bulk, Kzoo Cat Cafe has you covered. Cuddle adoptable cats while local Girl Scout troops sling cookies, and feel smug supporting two good causes. Different troops rotate in, same irresistible combo.
☘ Hooley for Healing @ Shakespeare’s Pub | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – If your post-parade plan is just green beer and regret, upgrade it. Hooley for Healing has a new home downstairs at Shakespeare’s Pub, where you can warm up, swap parade stories, enjoy a proper pint, and do some good for our community.
🍪 St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Class @ Latitude 42 Brewing Company-Oshtemo | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Trade green beer regrets for green icing and a proper pint at Lattitude 42 Brewing Co., where a St. Paddy’s cookie class turns shamrocks into bragging rights. Get six cookies, icing, a take-home box, and step-by-step guidance, good for all ages and skill levels.
🎨 Spring Watercolor Wreath Workshop @ Colors & Cocktails: The Mobile Art Party | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Winter’s still loitering, so let’s paint spring into existence. Head to this Kalamazoo watercolor wreath workshop for a relaxed, beginner-friendly session where all supplies are provided, you learn loose florals, and leave with a cheerful wreath, new skills, and a calmer brain.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Kalamazoo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 42°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of snow showers before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 61%
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms before 5am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
This house is wild
This 2012 Glas-built residence blends craftsmanship and contemporary flair, offering 5 beds, 5.5 baths, and 6,400 square feet on a 1.6-acre park-like setting across from Asylum Lake Preserve. Standouts include an indoor sport court with 20-foot ceilings, an elevator, Brazilian Cherry floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen, a library, a golf simulator, a 2025 geothermal system, and dual garages.
Take a peek inside →
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